Swappable Twin Battery Tech To Power The Upcoming Honda Electric
Over the past few weeks, Honda has released a series of teasers hinting at their upcoming electric two-wheeler. Clear evidence suggests that this new offering will be an electric scooter. To make it even more intriguing, we believe Honda will launch their first electric product for India under their most iconic and successful brand name, the Activa.
The latest teaser revealed that the Activa will feature swappable twin-battery technology, offering significant convenience for users by enabling home charging or simply swapping a drained battery for a charged one. While this swappable battery architecture has already been adopted by several EV manufacturers, Honda is likely to implement it on a much larger scale.
This marks a first for Honda as they venture into the EV mass-market segment, raising expectations significantly. However, the teasers do not make it clear whether the under-seat storage will be sufficient, which could be a potential deal-breaker for many prospective buyers.
The last time we encountered twin-battery technology with removable batteries was on the Hero Vida electric scooter. However, its batteries lacked a swappable function or setup at dealerships or charging stations; they were only designed to be conveniently carried home for charging.
The hype around EV adoption has experienced stagnant growth, but with another major manufacturer entering the EV market, the upcoming Honda Activa Electric could encourage more households to consider a sustainable mode of transportation!
Based on the latest teasers, we can anticipate that the upcoming Honda Activa Electric will offer a range of over 100 kilometers on a full charge. However, with the addition of a swappable battery option, it could become even more convenient and efficient for longer journeys. What are your expectations for the upcoming Honda Activa Electric?
